Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 27 March 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has appropriate fire detection and control equipment, but has not fitted these correctly in line so that they are fully effective.  The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare, but has not updated her safeguarding policy with the contacts for the Local Safeguarding Children Board as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not effectively organise her home to provide children with maximum space to play and explore.  The childminder's methods for evaluating strengths and weaknesses of her provision are not secure enough to ensure all aspects of her service are improving.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder makes accurate observations of children's progress during play and plans effectively to support their next steps in their learning.  The childminder works hard to settle children when they first start. She uses consistent routines to encourage their feeling of security. The childminder provides lots of affection and attention to help children feel emotionally secure.  Partnerships with parents are positive. Regular communication, for example with the use of diaries, promotes continuity of care for the children.  Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure all fire equipment is correctly installed to minimise risks to children 16/12/2015

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Due Date

 update safeguarding and welfare policies in line with new guidance and procedures from the local authority. 16/12/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 use self-evaluation to identify and act effectively on areas for improvement  review the organisation of areas where children play to provide them with more accessible space to explore and enhance their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector interacted with children and spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The views of parents were taken into consideration through written comments.  The inspector looked at documentation and discussed children's progress towards the early learning goals.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she plans for improvement.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder's training in paediatric first aid and safeguarding prepares her well to follow procedures for accidents and if she has a concern about a child. The childminder maintains accurate records such as for attendance, any accidents, and procedures for giving children medication. However, she has not updated her safeguarding policy since her move to her new address. The childminder monitors effectively whether the activities she provides meet the needs of the children in her care. However, she does not evaluate her provision in all aspects to ensure that she fully meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is successful in obtaining parents' views from the outset. She uses information from parents to plan activities which help children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her observations to assess children's abilities during play and plans activities that motivate and interest them. For example, the childminder notices very young children respond to music so she sings and plays melodies that support their movement, communication and understanding. Babies listen intently and start to copy some actions, such as lifting up flaps and pressing interactive buttons. Babies show their enjoyment as they gain more confidence in their physical abilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although the childminder has not ensured her fire blanket and smoke detectors are correctly installed, she teaches children about safe practice, such as when undertaking evacuation drills in the event of an emergency. The childminder works with parents well, which helps children settle. She carefully follows routines and the wishes of parents to ensure children's continuity of care; for example, following their dietary needs. The childminder provides children with a range of suitable resources although the area for children's play is restricted due to the organisation of furniture. Children broaden their social experiences, for example when they go to outside play sessions where they play with other children. Children respond well to praise, which promotes good behaviour and positive attitudes of sharing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within typical levels of development for their age, and progress well from their starting points. Children develop confidence and an enjoyment of learning. This effectively helps them to develop the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291774 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1031870 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and moved home in 2015 to Charlton in South East London. The childminder offers care all year round from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a level 4 early years qualification.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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